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Michael J. Fox Appears in Wheelchair at U.S. Open Anniversary Event as Videos Circulate Online

The appearance renewed focus on his long-running Parkinson's advocacy through his research foundation.

Overview

  • The 64-year-old actor was photographed and filmed using a wheelchair on the blue carpet at Flushing Meadows during the U.S. Open's 50th‑anniversary festivities in New York.
  • Fan-shot images and clips spread widely on social platforms, drawing concern and messages of support.
  • Published photos and videos show Fox accompanied closely by his wife, Tracy Pollan, throughout the event.
  • No new official medical update from Fox or his representatives was reported in the coverage.
  • Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1991, disclosed it publicly in 1998, and founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000 to fund research.